The best MTB trails in Brakwaterschorren Langsheen De Schelde Ten Noorden Van Antwerpen

The Stropersbos is located right on the Belgian-Dutch border and forms a whole with the Clingse Bossen, as the forest on the Dutch side of the border is called. The history of the forest dates back to the 13th century. This means that the forest has experienced wars, and from one of those wars, the War of the Spanish Succession (1702-1713), very clear traces can still be seen: there are still a number of remnants of the Line that served here in 1701. A little further north, there are also remains of Fort Sint-Jan (from which the Dutch municipality Sint-Jan-Steen derives its name). But even if you are not interested in that history, the Stropersbos is a special place, both for the tree and plant lover, the birdwatcher, the playing child, the boot-wearing walker who likes to trudge through mud, the bivouacker, ... and everyone who simply enjoys a walk. There is a good chance you will encounter wild horses, pass grazing sheep, or that - who knows, maybe you'll be as lucky as I was - roe deer or a fox will cross your path. In short: a very beautiful hiking area ...

The outdoor site of KLINGSPOOR can be visited every day. The experience centre is open every Sunday from April to October from 2 PM to 5 PM. Staff members of Folkloregroep De Klomp will welcome visitors. KLINGSPOOR is freely accessible to everyone; no ticket needed. Would you like to visit the experience centre with your family, as part of a school trip or with a group? Then you can make an appointment via the Sint-Gillis-Waas Tourism service. source: klingspoor.be

Actually, it's not allowed in the Clingse Bossen: go off the path, roam through the forest and build huts. Because plants get damaged and animals get scared. But here you can! So come and splash around with water, climb a tree, put on your own show in the theatre or play hide-and-seek!". an information board challenges children to romp around here. "Feel free to bring your parents: just put them on a bench with a good book and they'll be no trouble at all!" it continues, almost in the style of Annie M.G. Schmidt ;-)

The Sint-Jozefkerk of Nieuw Namen was taken into use in 1860, shortly after the founding of the village. In 1898 the church was expanded, in 1912 a new tower was built, and in 1923 the side aisles were extended. In front of the church is a bronze Sacred Heart statue from around 1920, made by P. de Roeck. source: Wikipedia

The Ouden Doel Radar Tower is an eight-meter-high observation deck. The tower is freely accessible. On a clear day, the top offers a beautiful view of shipping traffic and the submerged land of Saeftinghe. This is a unique area where the tides have been freed up again (after the land reclamation), creating a unique landscape of mudflats and salt marshes.

Fan of cobblestones? Check out our Collection of ready-made cobblestone cycling routes, collected in the book “De Hel van het Zuiden”, downloadable for €9. You get 7 routes, with multiple distances. 25 GPXs in total! Of course incl. pre-fun via Komoot! You can find this section in the routes! https://www.komoot.com/nl-nl/collection/2485043/-de-hel-van-het-zuiden-kasseien-routes-gids-e-book

The Melkader was a creek area on the Scheldt. The Melkader probably originated during the St. Elisabeth's flood on 19 November 1404, possibly even earlier, and probably expanded and deepened during the floods of 1421, 1526, 15.30, 1532, 1551 and 1570. Alexander Farnese had the Parmavaart dug between the Gentsevaart and the Melkader in the winter of 1584/1585.

This forest area offers a beautiful trail for mountain bikers who like a challenge. The Clingebos is a beautiful and varied nature area, where the combination of forest, hills and open field forms an ideal playground for MTB enthusiasts.